What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall is to train and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs €80 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Bad Reichenhall?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Bad Reichenhall via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and Freilassing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall?

The distance between Cologne and Bad Reichenhall is 771 km. The road distance is 682.1 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall without a car is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs €60 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Bad Reichenhall train from?

Cologne to Bad Reichenhall train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall?

The best way to get from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall is to bus which takes 13h 10m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €60 - €360 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Cologne to Bad Reichenhall train arrive?

Cologne to Bad Reichenhall train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Bad Reichenhall is 682 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall?

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Where can I stay near Bad Reichenhall?

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Cologne to Bad Reichenhall - 11 ways to travel via train, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall by car, car train, bus, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car train
best
1. Drive from Cologne to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbf1393
5h 59m
€131–174
Train via Munich
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to FreilassingRe
6h 48m
€63–353
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Salzburg SouthN884
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Makartplatz D to Bad Reichenhall Kurgastzentrum180 / ...
13h 10m
€64–112
Drive 682.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Bad Reichenhall682.1 km
6h 28m
€96–138
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Freilassing
5h 3m
€104–308
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Salzburg HbfNj
11h 6m
€64–218
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
4h 54m
€82–284
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Freilassing
5h 34m
€114–337
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)FRA - SZG
4h 55m
€147–362
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Freilassing
5h 40m
€129–325
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Freilassing
7h 39m
€149–327

Cologne to Bad Reichenhall by train and bus

7Weekly Services

13h 10mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 770.7 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bad Reichenhall, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bad Reichenhall Kurgastzentrum via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Salzburg South, Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg Makartplatz C, and Salzburg Makartplatz D in around 13h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bad Reichenhall via München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and Freilassing in around 6h 48m.

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